10.18.24 - Community Newsletter

2024 National School Bus Safety Week: October 21-25, 2024

Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week.

Ms. Robbins' Community Outreach Classes had the opportunity recently, to do some community service work with Maine Gear Share! Students earned 2 hours of service work setting up tents and sleeping bags to check for damage, repairs, missing parts etc. They saved the employees of Maine Gear Share over a week and a half of inventory work!

Thank you to Maine Gear Share for having us. Such a fantastic resource located here in Brunswick! We all had a great time including SRO Marshall!

New Episode Alert!

This week on The Brunswick Buzz, we dive into the Greater Sebago Education Alliance (GSEA) with special guests Dr. Heather Perry, Superintendent of Gorham School Department, and Lori Napolitano, Assistant Superintendent of Bonny Eagle (MSAD 6).

Join host Dr. Phil Potenziano, Superintendent of Brunswick School Department, as he chats with these dynamic leaders about the Alliance's collaborative efforts, what it means for local schools, and how it’s shaping the future of education in the region! Tune in now for an inspiring conversation!

#BrunswickBuzz #EducationAlliance #GreaterSebago #SchoolLeadership #EdTalks #Podcast #EducationInnovation

Here's the Link:

https://ppotenziano.podbean.com/e/greater-sebago-education-alliance/

Midcoast Literacy will be presenting a live Readers Theater performance at Morse High School Auditorium in Bath on Saturday, November 2, starting at 1:00pm. The event will start with fun activities for the whole family, including face painting, bookmark decorating, friendship bracelets, character puppets, and more. There will also be snacks available for purchase and a raffle basket to win.

The one-hour performance will start at 2:00pm and will feature four children’s books: A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen, Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, The Monsters' Monster by Patrick McDonnell, and The Friend Ship by Kat Yeh and illustrated by Chuck Groenink.

Tickets are $10 per person or $35 for a family of 4-8 people and are available on our website at midcoastliteracy.org. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Midcoast Literacy at (207) 443-6384. Discounted tickets are available if needed.

During our district Professional Development Day on October 11th, Brunswick educators were busy with various activities.

• Our district art teachers hosted K-12 art teachers from neighboring districts for a Greater Sebago Alliance-sponsored event while our staff from across the district attended hosted GSEA workshops.

• At BJHS, all staff received training regarding our gifted and talented students and our integrated Talent Development model. Science teachers spent time learning about hands-on science instruction aligned with the Next Gen Science Standards from NTSA. Staff also worked on the Building Assets Reducing Risks program, department goals, and team-based projects.

• Teachers at KFS and HBS focused on iReady math, literacy, Regulated Classroom, and Together for ME curriculum work.

• BHS teachers worked toward their upcoming New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation.

Additionally, many teachers from each school participated in Safety Care training or other workshops outside of their schools. All in all, it was a full day of learning for BSD staff.

Barry Douglas

Food Service Worker at HBS

Barry's family includes his wife Bethany, three sons Jonathan, Andre and Jordan, two daughters Deja and Shyla and their cat named Scarlet. Barry grew up in Haverhill, MA and attended Whittier Vocational Tech.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

Barry likes getting to know the staff and children in his town.

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?

Barry enjoys coaching youth football, spending time with his family, hiking, playing football, fishing, and volunteering with local organizations and youth sports groups.

What is your favorite line from a movie?

You're killing me Smalls! (The Sandlot)

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

The President

What is something you learned in the last week?

I have learned about my new community!

Open Employment Positions:

• 5th Grade Teacher - Long Term Sub - Harriet Beecher
• Winter Coaching Positions are open!
• Grade One Teacher - Kate Furbish
• Special Education Pre-K Ed Tech - Kate Furbish
• Long Term Substitute Grade One Teacher - Kate Furbish
• Long Term Substitute Ed Tech - Junior High
• Long Term Substitute Ed Tech -Brunswick High School
• Self Contained Behavior Ed Tech - Junior High
  
• School Psychologist - District
  
• Mechanic
  
• School Bus Drivers
• Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aide
• Substitute Teachers, Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, & Custodians
• ...And MORE!

We're hiring for multiple positions. Visit our website to view

all current employment opportunities!

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